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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

This weekend only

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Fooling in Love: A Modern Bromance

Hell hath no fury like a tech-bro scorned.

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The Bookbinder

A dark fairy-tale brought to life by inventive puppetry, paper art, shadow play and storytelling.

A still from the film Jurassic Park, showing a man trying to distract a large dinosaur away from a vehicle by waving a coloured red flare light.
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Jurassic Park in Concert

Experience Jurassic Park projected in HD with the MSO performing the iconic score live.

Two Richmond AFL players running on the field, one of them handballing the footy.

AFL Round 7: Richmond v Melbourne

Richmond meet Melbourne during Round 7 for the Anzac Day eve match.

Two people holding Japanese sake bottles and a third holding a trumpet, in a Japanese bar setting in Melbourne.

Sake x Studio Ghibli Jazz

Enjoy live Ghibli jazz, premium sake and Japanese bites for one night only.

Jazz singer, Elissa Rodger, wearing a glittery, dark red evening dress and leaning on a small leather chair in front of a white wall.

Sondheim: Unbound

Enjoy an evening of jazz, featuring reimagined songs from the legendary composer, Stephen Sondheim.

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Cool Change

A tribute to the Aussie rock legends who became The Little River Band.

Cartoon drawing of a figure playing the piano, while another figure lounges on top of the piano.

One Piece Piano Symphony

Relive the most intense moments and most famous music from the anime series.

A woman's hand reaching out through red velvet curtains and holding a ball of red wool with two silver knitting needles stuck in it.

Saucy Seamstress Social

Enjoy a spicy craft night with burlesque performer, Nellie Noble.

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7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

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Kings of Comedy: Sky High Stand Up

Serving up unfiltered stand-up, free pizza and a late-night party atmosphere every Friday.

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Anzac Day Commemoration March

Watch and thank veterans, descendants and service members marching to the Shrine of Remembrance.

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Anzac Day Dawn Service

A solemn early-morning ceremony honouring the service and sacrifice of Australia’s veterans.

An Essendon AFL player cheering himself and the crowd on with pumped fists, on the footy field.

AFL Round 7: Essendon v Collingwood

Essendon and Collingwood meet each other for their traditional Anzac Day match.

A man seated at a grand piano plays while a woman in a white spotted evening dress sings in a hotel lobby.

The Grand Jazz Dinner Show

A spectacular live jazz dinner-and-show with a four-course menu included.

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Zwanze Day

An international beer event celebrating Cantillon’s special release.

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Magic, Mirth and Mystery

Enjoy a family magic show at Piccolo Teatro Magic Theatre.

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Certain Uncertainty Vol.4

333 Lab collaborates with The Level III to present the Certain Uncertainty exhibition series.

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Linda Weil: Dodgy Melbourne

A selection of ink drawings on recycled paper exploring the city and suburbs.

A St Kilda AFL player running on the field with one hand raised above with finger pointing in a victory gesture.

AFL Round 7: St Kilda v West Coast Eagles

St Kilda play West Coast Eagles for this Round 7 match.

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Vaisakhi: Celebrating Khalsa Sajna Divas

A festival showcasing the rich traditions, music and community values of Sikh culture.

Festivalgoers holding tiger-themed items, flags and signs.

South Asian Festival

Experience South Asian culture with street food, music and dance, stalls, fireworks and more.

A group of people enjoying a fun run through Melbourne's Botanic Gardens.

Run the Tan

The annual showcase charity event supporting mental health and wellbeing.

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Mindful Meets: Fashion Upcycling Workshop

Learn embroidery, patching and more with a friendly, like-minded community.

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Head Thorax Abdomen

Part black comedy, thriller and tragedy, this dark play contemplates life's un-lived possibilities.

Abstract artwork in shades of red, ochre, blue and grey.
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Philippa Croll: Spectrum

Archaeologist Philippa Croll exhibits her abstracted artworks.

Elton John in the 1970s wearing large spectacles and satin suit with Cher wearing Bob Mackie midriff-revealing strappy gown and Diana Ross wearing feather and sequin gown.
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DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

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Spare a Thought for Jana Wendt

A biting new Australian black comedy that will test the oscillations of your moral compass.

Abstract ceramic artwork in blues and purples.
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Olivia Jane: Delirium

An immersive world constructed through sculptural installation.

Looking up from ground view at a person jumping off a futuristic building.
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Ayoung Kim – Delivery Dancer's Arc: 0° Receiver

The Korean artist creates a multiverse that blurs boundaries between space, time and self.

Red-lit dance crowd on a crowded dance floor.
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Hartbeats Live Jazz

Live jazz, DJs and laneway vibes every Sunday at Whitehart.

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Modern Artistic Kintsugi Technique Workshop: Yobitsugi

Learn the technique of mending broken vessels using fragments from different objects.

Montage of jazz musicians playing their instruments.
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The Jazz Alchemists

Witness the alchemy of jazz, where improvisation transcends expectation.

Regular weekend events

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Dinos at the Zoo

Let your imagination run wild as you explore the trail of dinosaurs at Melbourne Zoo.

Three ballerinas on a darkened stage in glowing tutu dresses.
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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

The classic fairytale is reimagined with glow-in-the-dark costumes and luminous staging.

Market stallholder with her puppet toys, beside the Yarra River in the CBD.
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The Sunday Market at Southgate

Explore the Sunday Market at Southgate and meet the makers.

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Piper's Playhouse

Step inside Piper's Melbourne’s most immersive cabaret.

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Basement Comedy Club: Weekend Showcase

Bringing you the biggest names and best comedians in the country, and beyond.

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Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Black and white photograph from the 1960s of model, Twiggy, wearing a mini-dress at the Melbourne Cup.
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Swinging 60s

Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.

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Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

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Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

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Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

Running tour jogging along a Yarra pathway with towers in the background.
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Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.

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DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

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Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

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Cocktail Making Class

Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.

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Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

See some of Melbourne's best stand-up comedy, every Sunday night.

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World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.

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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

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Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

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Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

Come and make mosaic coasters and step into the world of colours.

An early watercolour painting of Melbourne's Yarra River.
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Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

A concrete green water trough for horses to drink from, in a Melbourne city street.
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Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk

Step into Melbourne’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.

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Cloisonne Enamel Painting Workshop for Beginners

Create a unique drink coaster using the ancient cloisonné art.

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The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

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Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching

Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.

Animator and filmmaker Adam Elliot working on a claymation set, adjusting characters.
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Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

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Free Guided Walk

A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Diners seated at a table and eating from plates that have designs projected onto them from above, as part of an immersive visual art and food experience.
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7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

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State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

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Distraction

An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.

Three smiling workshop participants in a studio space, holding up jewellery they have made.
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Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

An impressionist painting of trees in blossom.
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The Lost Impressionist Art Tours

Discover Melbourne's artistic story and its connection to Monet with this unique group walking tour.

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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

Three coloured gin-based cocktails with platters of snacks.
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Gin-dulgent High Tea Experience

Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other with bottomless sparkling.

A linocut stamp of a mountain and sun and the printed result.
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Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop for Beginners

Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing.

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Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery

Take a spine-chilling journey back in time to explore the rich paranormal realm of Old Melbourne.

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Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

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Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

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Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

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Arts Centre Melbourne Tours

Explore the rich heritage and striking architecture of Victoria’s performing arts icon.

The open-sided Explorer Bus at Royal Botanic Melbourne Gardens on a path with foliage.
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The Explorer Bus Melbourne

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

Four cabaret performers surrounded by pink and yellow feather fans.
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Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

A seated group of improv comedians, all looking seriously at the camera.
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Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.

Three illuminated lamps with cylindrical parchment or fabric shades, decorated with various pressed flowers and small human figures.
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Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop

Make your room colourful and vibrant with your own pressed flower lamp.

A drypoint etching in monotones depicting an industrial scene.
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Louise Donovan: Common Ground

Nineteen everyday moments in intimate drypoint by Melbourne artist, Louise Donovan

An ancient Roman marble bust with its nose chipped off, displayed on a small square plinth.
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Rome: Empire, Power, People

This Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

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Thought Experiment

Dive into meaningful 'what ifs' with curious, creative minds at this social meet-up.

A mostly blue artwork with white, scribbled squares all over it, creating a textural pattern.
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Make Your Mark

A bold new exhibition from the mark-making artists of Bayley Arts.

Floral accessorie made from silk and beads.
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French Embroidery Workshop

Learn to craft an anemone brooch, from hand-dyeing silk to beadwork.

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A Taste of Melbourne: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of Melbourne on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

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Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped Melbourne.

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Julius Caesar

A thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s political masterpiece.

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